Ganesha and his cult. Origin, iconography, mythology

The book on a variety of material traces the emergence of the cult and image of Ganeshi, its origins and mythological history (in particular, the history of the birth and relations with the family, the reasons for its unusual appearance and issues relating to marriage and paternity), the basic functions and features of its reverence are considered , iconographic canons, attributes and symbolism, pay attention to the features of his image in art, as well as the position that Ganesha occupies in Jainism and Buddhism.
In the application, the reader will be able to get acquainted with the example of the use of psychoanalysis in indological studies, with iconographic nuances and the main mantra, which are used to worship Ganesha